By: Alders H.B. No. 5556
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to waivers permitting non-certified drivers to operate in
partnership with state-certified emergency medical personnel.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 773, Health and Safety Code, is amended
by adding the following section:
SECTION 773.055 EXTENSION OF NON-CERTIFIED DRIVING
WAIVERS:(a) Any existing state waivers or emergency orders that
allow non-certified individuals to serve as drivers for emergency
medical services operations in partnership with state-certified
emergency medical technicians and paramedics shall continue
without requirements of variance requests after initial approval.
(b) Any state waivers or emergency orders that allow
non-certified individuals to serve as drivers for emergency medical
services operations in partnership with state-certified emergency
medical technicians and paramedics approved after the effective
date of this Act shall continue without requirements of variance
requests.
(c) The Texas Department of State Health Services may issue
rules to comply with this Act to ensure that providers understand
updated requirements with the certification.
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Act takes effect September
1, 2025.